Fiber/Coax Splicer - Wireline

MasTec • Florence, SC

110d • $25 - $37

About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Fiber/Coax Splicer, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Requirements

• Safety-focused with a hands-on approach and a proven track record of high-quality work.
• 3-5 years of fiber splicing and troubleshooting experience, with at least 2 years of coax splicing on mainline/trunkline projects.
• Experience with provision and turn-up on optical nodes preferred.
• Skilled in using splicing and testing equipment, including OTDR, fusion splicer, and power/light meters.
• Able to read and interpret designs, blueprints, splicing schematics, and complete daily paperwork (as-built drawings).
• Comfortable working on, driving, and operating a bucket truck; experience working at heights and climbing with gaffs preferred or willing to learn.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime as needed, including on-call on a rotating schedule.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean record; CDL preferred.
• Problem-solver who enjoys hands-on challenges and working collaboratively with the team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with provision and turn-up on optical nodes preferred.
• Comfortable working on, driving, and operating a bucket truck; experience working at heights and climbing with gaffs preferred or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain end-to-end fiber optic and coaxial networks.
• Work on the pre-installation/construction side of telecom projects.
• Splice and test larger fiber counts off the mainline (commonly 48-288+), including single fiber, ribbon, and loose tube.
• Work with both coax trunk lines (500+ counts) and feeder lines; conduct aerial and underground (UGE) splicing as required.
• Operate fusion splicers and standard testing equipment, including OTDR (1310, 1550, DWDM, CWDM), OLTS, Max Tester, and power meters, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Prep and install fiber splice enclosures (Tyco, Commscope, Corning, etc.) to ensure high-quality connections.
• Apply fiber engineering knowledge to interpret designs, documentation, light levels, and dB loss.
• Work in outdoor utility construction environments, often in varying weather conditions.
• Support the crew and follow leadership direction to ensure safe and successful project completion.

Benefits

• $25-$37/hr Based on Experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care flexible spending
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction